What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition
Author: James Paul Gee
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466886420

Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.

Computer Science: Discovering God's Glory in Ones and Zeros

Computer Science: Discovering God's Glory in Ones and Zeros
Author: Jonathan R. Stoddard
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-03-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781596389908

What does computer programming have to do with God? Discover how writing code gives programmers a unique insight into Gods all-powerful word, and how constructing software can glorify him.

Discovering Physical Geography

Discovering Physical Geography
Author: Alan F. Arbogast
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2017-05-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119398851

With Wiley’s Enhanced E-Text, you get all the benefits of a downloadable, reflowable eBook with added resources to make your study time more effective, including: • Visual Concept Checks • Imbedded Glossary with clickable references & key words • Show & Hide Solutions with automatic feedback Arbogast’s Discovering Physical Geography, 4th Edition provides interactive questions that help readers comprehend important Earth processes. The Fourth Edition continues to place great emphasis on how relevant physical geography is to each reader’s life. With an enhanced focus on the interconnections between humans and their environment, this text includes increased coverage of population growth and its impact on the environment. Updated case studies are included, as well as new sections dealing with human interactions with solar energy, wind power, soils, and petroleum. This text is welcoming, taking readers on a tour of “discovery”, and delivers content that is sound and based on the most current scientific research.

Discovering Computers 2011: Complete

Discovering Computers 2011: Complete
Author: Gary Shelly
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 920
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781439079263

Discovering Computers 2011: Complete provides students with a current and thorough introduction to computers by integrating the use of technology with the printed text. This Shelly Cashman Series text offers a dynamic and engaging solution to successfully teach students the most important computer concepts in today’s digital world through exciting new exercises that focus on problem solving and critical thinking, along with online reinforcement tools on the unparalleled Online Companion. Updated for currency, students will learn the latest trends in technology and computer concepts and how these topics are integrated into their daily lives. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Management of Information Security

Management of Information Security
Author: Michael E. Whitman
Publisher: Course Technology
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Computer networks
ISBN: 9780619215156

Designed for senior and graduate-level business and information systems students who want to learn the management aspects of information security, this work includes extensive end-of-chapter pedagogy to reinforce concepts as they are learned.

Microsoft Office 2010

Microsoft Office 2010
Author: David W. Beskeen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-04-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781133596035

Loved by instructors for its visual and flexible way to build computer skills, the Illustrated Series is ideal for teaching Microsoft Office 2010 to both computer rookies and hotshots. Each two-page spread focuses on a single skill, making information easy to follow and absorb. Large, full-color illustrations represent how the students' screen should look. Concise text introduces the basic principles of the lesson and integrates a case study for further application.

Introduction to Computers

Introduction to Computers
Author: Gary B. Shelly
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2010-06-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781439081310

Get ready to learn about today's digital world with Essential Introduction to Computers. This concise text provides a visually-engaging introduction to the most current information on computers and technology. Students will gain an understanding of the essential computer concepts they need to know to help them be successful in today's computing world. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.